Court clears Thaksin in royal insult case

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A Thai court has dismissed a royal insult case against ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, citing lack of evidence, easing pressure on the influential political figure.

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00:00A Thai court on Friday dismisses a royal insult case against former Premier Taksin Shinawad.

00:06Judges rule there is insufficient evidence to prove he insulted the monarchy,

00:11an offence carrying a penalty of up to 15 years.

00:17The decision marks the first in a series of high-stakes rulings involving the influential Shinawad political dynasty.

00:24The case, filed by the royalist military, stemmed from a 2015 interview Taksin gave to foreign media.

00:31The Bangkok Criminal Court said his remarks did not defame, insult or threaten the king, and he was therefore found not guilty.

00:39Taksin faces another legal test in September,

00:42when the Supreme Court will decide if his six months in hospital detention should count as time served.

00:48Next week, another key ruling will focus on his daughter, Prime Minister Peh Tung Tan Shinawad,

00:52who faces possible dismissal over alleged ethics violations linked to a leaked conversation with Cambodia's former leader.

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